Familiarmente (en. Familiarly)
/familiarˈmente/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adverb
Indicates that something is done in a friendly or close manner.
We speak familiarly as if we were old friends.
Hablamos familiarmente como si fuéramos viejos amigos.
Refers to the way people relate with trust and connection.
Colleagues treat each other familiarly.
Los compañeros de trabajo se tratan familiarmente.
It's used to refer to the way acquaintances interact.
In this meeting, we will address him familiarly.
En esta reunión nos dirigiremos a él familiarmente.
Etymology
It derives from the adjective 'familiar', which comes from the Latin 'familiaris', meaning 'of the family'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to speak familiarly
To treat someone in a close manner.
hablar familiarmente
to have a familiar relationship
To maintain a friendly and close relationship.
tener un trato familiar
to know someone familiarly
To know someone in an intimate or personal way.
conocer familiarmente
Related Words
familiar
Belonging to or characteristic of the family.
familiar
familiarity
Close or intimate relationship between people.
familiaridad
Slang Meanings
A relationship of trust among friends.
We speak to each other familiarly, as if we were from the same family.
Nos hablamos familiarmente, como si fuéramos de la misma familia.